System Engineer - MES

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable battery production is seeking a Systems Engineer – MES to optimize IT solutions in manufacturing. The role involves integrating MES with production and enterprise applications while collaborating across teams to drive efficiency in battery manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, along with a solid understanding of system integration standards and project management experience.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing support cash benefit

Qualifications

• Proven ability to configure MES and integrate with ERP, PLM, WMS, and OT systems.
• Experience with ISA-95 & ISA-88 standards for system integration.
• Project management expertise in MES implementation and equipment interface commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Configure Dassault Delmia Apriso MES for battery manufacturing workflows.
• Ensure seamless integration of MES with OT systems (SCADA, WCS, IoT).
• Enable MES connectivity with IT systems for real-time data flow.

Skills

C# programming

SQL databases

MES integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

As a Systems Engineer – MES, you’ll play a key role in optimizing IT solutions that power manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless connectivity between production lines, quality control systems, and enterprise applications.

This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge technology and manufacturing, driving efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You’ll collaborate across engineering, automation, and IT teams, integrating cutting-edge MES solutions that enhance performance and innovation in battery production.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Configure Dassault Delmia Apriso MES for battery manufacturing workflows.
2. Design, develop, implement, support, and maintain MES solutions proactively.
3. Collaborate with IT solution architects to translate business requirements into MOM capabilities.
4. Ensure seamless integration of MES with OT systems (SCADA, WCS, Automation, IoT).
5. Enable MES connectivity with IT systems (ERP, PLM, WMS, QMS, WCS) for real-time data flow.

Who we are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for mobility and energy sectors. As a scale-up with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company, our UK headquarters is in the Midlands, and we are building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

What you’ll bring…

• Proven ability to configure MES and integrate with ERP, PLM, WMS, and OT systems.
• Strong proficiency in C# programming and SQL databases.
• Experience with ISA-95 & ISA-88 standards for system integration.
• MES experience in battery, semi-conductor, life sciences, pharma, or biotech industries.
• Project management expertise in MES implementation and equipment interface commissioning.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

What you’ll get…

Our benefits package is continually evolving to stay competitive, currently including private healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, enhanced parental leave, and a cash benefit to support wellbeing. We promote work-life balance and partner with Yulife to provide total wellbeing support.

You’ll be part of a rapidly scaling environment as a subsidiary of Tata Sons, helping to build the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility and making your mark in a new organization.

Agratas values authenticity and diversity. We believe people perform best when supported and happy at work. We welcome applicants of all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. If you have specific needs or preferences in your application process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.